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U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) released the following statement on Speaker Ryan&#39;s decision not to seek re-election: &quot;Before I was elected to the Senate I served with Paul Ryan in the House and have spent many years working with him on behalf of the people of Wisconsin. We know each other well and while we have different views on policy, I consider him a friend and have a lot of respect for him as a person and a public servant. This was a difficult decision to make, and I wish Paul and his family all the best in the future.&quot;

MILWAUKEE -- U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin has announced a new federal funding plan to help Wisconsin combat the opioid epidemic in the state.

According to the release, Wisconsin will receive an additional $6.25 million in federal grant funding for this prevention, treatment and recovery efforts.

“I have worked in a bipartisan way to make sure local communities in Wisconsin have the federal resources they need to support local prevention, treatment and recovery efforts,” said Senator Baldwin.

“Washington needs to do more to address the opioid epidemic and a strong partnership with state and local officials is essential to an effective response. I’m confident that Governor Evers will act immediately to put these federal investments to work in Wisconsin to support our continued fight against this deadly crisis.”

The $6.25 million in federal funding for Wisconsin will be distributed through the State Targeted Response Grants program administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

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